Nikon Z50 vs Sony A550
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A550 Key Specs
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- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
- Launched October 2019
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- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 632g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Introduced December 2009
- Replaced the Sony A100
Nikon Z50 vs Sony A550 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon Z50 vs Sony A550, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and A550 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Z50 was brought out 9 years later than the A550 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Z50 scores against the A550 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon Z50 vs Sony A550 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z50 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Sony A550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Sony A550
Z50 | A550 | |||
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Introduced | October 2019 | December 2009 | Fresher by 120 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 922k | Sharper screen (+118k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A550 over the Nikon Z50
A550 | Z50 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Sony A550
Z50 | A550 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Nikon Z50 vs Sony A550 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 features physical measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony A550 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).
Look at the Nikon Z50 vs Sony A550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Z50 compared to the A550.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and A550 is 74 and 63 respectively.
Nikon Z50 vs Sony A550 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and A550.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon Z50 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent Z50 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon Z50 vs Sony A550 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Z50 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2019-10-10 | 2009-12-09 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed 6 | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 209 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon Z | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 15 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 397 grams (0.88 pounds) | 632 grams (1.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 807 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photos | 480 photos |
Battery format | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL25 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $857 | $749 |